Month: May 2026

Industry Verticals News

Watsons Philippines Names SB19 as 2026 Brand Ambassadors to Boost Wellness and Self-Care Campaigns

Watsons Philippines welcomes SB19 as its official brand ambassadors—bringing together music, beauty, and wellness in a celebration of everyday confidence and Filipino excellence. From self-care routines to inspiring performances, this partnership highlights the power of authenticity, discipline, and staying true to yourself. Watsons Philippines has officially tapped Filipino P-pop sensation SB19 as its brand ambassadors […]

News

PhilSA Satellite Analysis Reveals Over 1,200 Hectares of Crops Potentially Affected by Mayon Ashfall

Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has released a satellite-based crop exposure map identifying agricultural areas potentially affected by ash deposits following the reported pyroclastic density current along the Mi-isi gully of Mayon Volcano on May 2, 2026. Using satellite imagery and geospatial analysis, PhilSA estimated that at least 1,039 hectares of Physical Rice Areas and 191 […]

Mobile Devices Mobile Tech

vivo Y31d Launches in PH With Massive 7200mAh Battery, Military-Grade Durability

vivo has officially opened pre-orders for the new vivo Y31d in the Philippines, targeting users who need a durable smartphone with long battery life for work, gaming, and outdoor activities. Available until May 15, the pre-order promo offers discounts of up to Php 3,000, bringing the starting price down to Php 12,999 for the 6GB […]

AI

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey, Strengthening AI Security for Autonomous Agents

Palo Alto Networks has announced its intent to acquire Portkey, an AI Gateway pioneer, in a move aimed at strengthening enterprise security for the rapidly expanding world of autonomous AI agents. The acquisition will integrate Portkey into Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma AIRS™ platform, positioning it as a centralized AI Gateway designed to monitor, route, and […]

Hardware Peripherals Technology

Epson Opens Entries for 17th International Pano Awards 2026, Expands Competition with New Aerial Category

“Wildebeest” by Singaporean photographer William Chua, winner of The Pano Awards Southeast Asia Open Photographer of the Year 2025, captures the raw intensity of Kenya’s great migration in breathtaking panoramic detail, showcasing nature’s movement and scale in a powerful visual story. Epson has officially opened submissions for the 17th Epson International Pano Awards 2026, the […]

Industry Verticals News

IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon Returns in 2026 with Expanded Route, Advocacy Runs, and Smart 5G Connectivity

The IBP: Cebu Tricity Marathon is set to make a bigger comeback in October 2026 at Robinsons Galleria Cebu, bringing an upgraded race experience for runners, fitness enthusiasts, and the general public. Now in its fourth edition, the event—formerly known as the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Run—will feature a more immersive course […]

Industry Verticals News

Indonesia–China Launch QR Cross-Border Payments via Alipay+ and UnionPay, Expanding Asia’s Digital Commerce Network

The Indonesia–China QR payment connectivity was officially launched at an event held at Bank Indonesia in Jakarta, marking a new milestone in seamless cross-border digital payments and financial interoperability between the two economies. A major milestone in regional financial technology has been achieved as Indonesia and China officially launched a cross-border QR payment linkage connecting […]

AI Mobile Devices Mobile Tech

HUAWEI Launches New Smartwatches and nova 15 Max at Bangkok Innovation Event

HUAWEI introduced a new wave of smart devices during its “Now Is Your Spark” Innovative Launch in Bangkok, Thailand, unveiling the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition, and the HUAWEI nova 15 Max. The launch highlights HUAWEI’s continued push into connected lifestyle technology, combining health-focused wearables, AI-powered fitness […]

Mobile Devices Mobile Tech

vivo V70 Showcases Pro-Level Mobile Photography at BJ Pascual Masterclass

vivo Philippines showcased the imaging power of the vivo V70 during a Photography Masterclass led by renowned Filipino fashion photographer BJ Pascual on April 30, 2025, highlighting how smartphone photography is evolving into a professional creative tool. The masterclass demonstrated the vivo V70’s ZEISS co-engineered camera system, featuring five focal lengths designed to replicate the […]

Mobile Devices Mobile Tech

OPPO, Discovery Launch 2026 ‘Culture in a Shot’ Program to Empower Global Creators

OPPO has partnered with Discovery to launch the third edition of its global “Culture in a Shot” initiative, introducing a new Filmmaker Accelerator Program aimed at supporting emerging content creators worldwide. Under the 2026 theme “Meet Culture Anew, Make Your Moment,” the program highlights how digital technology and smartphone filmmaking are reshaping cultural storytelling. The […]

Email Us

For inquiries, press releases, and partnership request, get in touch with us at: info.aitimes.ph@gmail.com.

Contact: 0956-344-3286

AI Times  @2026. All Rights Reserved.